Regular School Board Meeting March 19, :00 p.m. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Administrative Center Naples, FL 34109

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1 March 19, Regular Board Meeting Naples, FL STATEMENT OF MEETING GUIDELINES: All electronic devices, such as pagers, cell phones, and any other wireless communication device, must be turned off while in the Board Room, as they may interfere with the television broadcast. Members of the public wishing to speak on any agenda item must complete a Speaker Registration Card for the Board Secretary. No speaker shall indulge in personal attacks while speaking. All comments and questions are to be addressed directly to the District School Board. Members of the public who wish to address the Board regarding items not on the agenda may do so during Public Comments. Speakers will be limited to three minutes unless granted additional time by the Chair. A yellow caution light will appear on the timer when one minute remains, and a red light will appear when the time expires. The Chair, with the consent of the Board, shall have the right to limit public debate on any agenda item. The Board Parliamentarian shall enforce the Meeting Guidelines. Call to Order 1. Call to Order Mrs. Barbara Berry, Board Chair, called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Roll Call 2. Roll Call Mrs. Billmyre called the roll. All members were present. Statement of Meeting Guidelines 3. Statement of Meeting Guidelines Page 1 of 12

2 Mrs. Berry read the Statement of Meeting Guidelines. Pledge to the Flag / Moment of Silence 4. Pledge to the Flag / Moment of Silence Dr. Patton introduced the JROTC Color Guard from Barron Collier High School who presented the colors. The Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence were led by Battalion Commander Cadet Lake Yoke, from Barron Collier High School. Artwork by students from Poinciana Elementary was on display in the Board Room. The musical performances of "You're a Grand Ole Flag" and "Crooked Man" were offered by third grade students from Osceola Elementary School. Approval of the Agenda 5. Approval of Changes to the Agenda Dr. Patton informed the Board of the changes to the agenda: Removed Item B10 Gulf Coast Charter Academy from New Business - Competitive Grants & Charter Schools Revised attachment of Item D172 Authorization to Surplus Equipment Mrs. Berry requested a motion and vote to approve changes to the agenda. Motions: The Superintendent recommends approval of changes to the agenda. - PASS Page 2 of 12

3 Vote Results Motion: Kathleen Curatolo Second: Pat Carroll Pat Carroll Kathleen Curatolo Barbara Berry Julie Sprague Roy Terry 6. Approval of the Agenda Mrs. Berry requested a motion and vote to approve the changes to the agenda. Motions: The Superintendent recommends that the Board approves the Agenda as presented. - PASS Vote Results Motion: Julie Sprague Second: Roy Terry Barbara Berry Pat Carroll Kathleen Curatolo Julie Sprague Roy Terry 7. Approval of the Consent Agenda Mrs. Carroll brought up the fact that there is a vote to approve changes to the agenda, and a vote to approve the agenda, but none to approve the Consent Agenda. Page 3 of 12

4 She also had questions on 3 items on the Consent Agenda: Item D202 Purchasing Bid #74-1/13 Fence Installation & Repair Services/Districtwide - Mrs. Carroll - Is this to improve security? Dr. Patton - yes. Item D203 Bid #48.1-8/12 Security Cameras/Districtwide - Mrs. Carroll - $500,000 annually seems like alot. Dr. Patton - it is a range from $270,000-$500,000 for replacement costs and new security cameras per year. Item D204 OP # 130a-6/12 Textbooks, and Educational Materials and Software - Mrs. Carroll - Seems like a high amount. Dr. Patton - This is for the 2nd full year cycle for the AICE program, to which we will be adding a grade level, and also, more students are taking dual enrollment. We will create an in-house library, to which the textbooks will go back at the end of the course. Mrs. Berry requested a motion and vote to approve the Consent Agenda. Motions: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Consent Agenda. - PASS Vote Results Motion: Kathleen Curatolo Second: Pat Carroll Barbara Berry Pat Carroll Kathleen Curatolo Julie Sprague Roy Terry Recognitions 8. National Athletic Training Month Attachment: National Athletic Training Month.pdf Mr. Joe Landon, Executive Director, Communications & Community Engagement announced that March is National Athletic Training Month, and read the Proclamation. 9. GCHS Boys Soccer Wins FHSAA State Title Page 4 of 12

5 Consent Agenda Mr. Landon introduced Gulf Coast High School Boys Soccer team. GCHS Boys Soccer team won the FHSAA 4A State Championship. This is the first State Title in Soccer for Collier County Public Schools. MEETING MINUTES Facilities 10. February 12, Regular Board Meeting Minutes Attachment: Minutes _RBM.pdf 11. D50 Guaranteed Maximum Price Renovations and HVAC Equipment Replacement CES and CMS Attachment: A105_CES _CMS_31913.pdf Attachment: LtrRecCES_CMS_ pdf 12. D51 Guaranteed Maximum Price HVAC Replacement and Renovation -NPE Attachment: A105_NPE_31913.pdf Attachment: LtrRec_NPE_ pdf 13. D52 Guaranteed Maximum Price Renovations and HVAC Equipment Replacement - PME Attachment: A105_PME_31913.pdf Attachment: LtrRecPME_ pdf 14. D53 Guaranteed Maximum Price Reconciliation Air Handlers Replacement and Miscellaneous Renovation - ENM Attachment: Recon_ENM_ pdf Attachment: G701_ENM_ pdf 15. D54 Final Completion Air Handlers Replacement and Miscellaneous Renovation - ENM Attachment: Clar_ENM_ pdf Attachment: FinalAp_ENM_ pdf 16. D55 Guaranteed Maximum Price Reconciliation HVAC Replacement - GVM Attachment: Recon_GVM_ pdf Attachment: Rpt_GVM_ pdf Attachment: G701_GVM_ pdf 17. D56 Final Completion HVAC Replacement - GVM Page 5 of 12

6 Attachment: Clar_GVM_ pdf Attachment: FinalAp_GVM_ pdf Finance 18. D170 January 2013 Budget Amendments Attachment: Jan_FY13_Bud_Amend_N.pdf 19. D171 January 2013 Financial Statements Attachment: jan_13_fs_cb.pdf 20. D172 Authorization to Surplus Equipment Attachment: surpluslist1303.pdf Purchasing 21. D200 Other Purchase #80-2/13 Education 2020 Virtual Classroom License 22. D201 Other Purchases #79-2/13 HVAC Parts, Installation, Repairs and Maintenance 23. D202 Bid #74-1/13 Fence Installation & Repair Services/Districtwide Attachment: BID_74113.pdf 24. D203 Bid #48.1-8/12 Security Cameras / Districtwide Attachment: BID_ pdf 25. D204 OP #130a-6/12 Textbooks, and Educational Materials and Software E. LEGAL SERVICES 26. E1 Agreement Independent Legal Services for Value Adjustment Board Attachment: Agreement.VAB.pdf F. HUMAN RESOURCES Interim Compensation Schedule - Amendment #2 28. F21 New Job Description Attachment: Manager of Programs and Risk Mgt Services.pdf 29. F1 Personnel Actions List 1303 Attachment: Personnel List pdf Page 6 of 12

7 Benefits 30. Sun Life Assurance Company - Amendment to Stop Loss Application Attachment: SunLifeAssuranceStopLossRevisedFeb2013.pdf 31. Allegiance Benefit Plan Management - Amendments to Administrative Services Agreement Unfinished Business Attachment: AllegianceAmendmentstoASAFeb2013.pdf G. ASSESSMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY AND SYSTEM-WIDE PERFORMANCE 32. G1 Consolidation of NEOLA School Board Policies Attachment: Policy_Consolidation.pdf Dr. Patton introduced Debbie Terry, Executive Director of Human Resources who explained the Consolidation of NEOLA School Board Policies for Human Resources. Board discussion ensued. Mrs. Berry requested a motion and vote to approve the Consolidation of NEOLA School Board Policies for Human Resources, and also to include an introductory paragraph, and clarification on each policy as to who is affected by that policy. Motions: The Superintendent recommends approval of the consolidated Staff Policies. - PASS Vote Results Motion: Pat Carroll Second: Roy Terry Barbara Berry Pat Carroll Kathleen Curatolo Page 7 of 12

8 Julie Sprague Roy Terry New Business Public Comments 33. Public Comments Craig McCray proposed a student organization called "FUSE", which stands for Future and Unique Social Entrepreneurs. He suggested that the high schools form student-based groups. Harold Weeks, President of the NAACP Collier County branch thanked Dr. Patton for doing such a great job. He expressed his support of Craig McCray entrepeneurship program. Nathaniel Placid, a student a Golden Gate High School, expressed his support of Mr. McCray, and his FUSE program. Zachary Liebovitch, a high school student from Palm Beach County, expressed his support of Mr. McCray, and his FUSE program. David Bolduc, a community member and parent of a child in the District, discussed a study concerning the harmful effect that flouride in water has on humans. School Board Comments 34. School Board Comments Ms. Sprague congratulated the GCHS Soccer team for their State Title. She attended the Laws of Life competition, and commented on how very moving the speeches were. She congratulated Lazaro Arbos who is in the final 10 on "American Idol" Mrs. Carroll attended School Advisory Council meetings and brought to the Board's attention the concerns that parents have in regard to the Virtual Flyers. Parents are not happy with the process. They are missing alot of activities. Mrs. Curatolo discussed the Virtual Flyers also, stating that some groups have suggested Page 8 of 12

9 that during events, such as PTA events or Open House, there could be displays for parents to receive the information. She also said that how moving the Laws of Life competition was. She thanked the community for that concept. Mr. Terry congratulated and applauded the Laws of Life and GCHS Soccer Team, and also thanked NCH for Athletic Training program. He stated how enjoyable the Superintendent's Art Gallery was. He mentioned that Take Stock in Children inducted forty 8th graders into their program, which is sponsored by Champions for Learning. He also stated that he went with Champions for Learning to present the Golden Apple Teachers, and congratulated them all. Mrs. Berry also attended the events plus the Spelling Bee, and how great a job they did. She shared her positive experiences at the "Bring Your Own Devices" (BYOD) conference in Forsythe, Georgia. She attended, along with Dr. Patton, and other staff. She stated that it was a great conference. Mrs. Berry requested a motion and approval of her attendance at the "BYOD" conference. The motion passed unanimously. Motions: The Superintendent recommends Mrs. Berry's attendance at the "BYOD" conference held in Forsythe, Georgia. - PASS Vote Results Motion: Kathleen Curatolo Second: Pat Carroll Kathleen Curatolo Barbara Berry Roy Terry Julie Sprague Pat Carroll Report of the District General Counsel 35. Report of the District General Counsel There was no report of the District General Counsel. Superintendent Comments Page 9 of 12

10 36. Academic Moment Dr. Patton stated that the 4 winners of Laws of Life will be giving their speeches at the Collier County Commissioners meeting on March 20. She also mentioned that 10 teams from Collier County Public Schools participated in the Scholar Bowl, and that Gulf Coast High School won with a slight edge over Barron Collier High School. The all-county team will be participating in the 28th Commission Academic Challenge in Orlando in April. She stated that 3 English Language Arts classes from Pine Ridge Middle School, Naples High School and Palmetto Ridge High School were winners in "Achieve 3000" Reading Comprehension, and were awarded a trip to a Miami Heat game on a tour bus. She stated that the Collier County Spelling Bee winner, Emma Parrish, from North Naples Middle School, will be traveling to Washington DC the end of May for the National Spelling Bee. Also, we now have a total of 30 Collier County high school seniors who have accepted athletic scholarships. 37. Superintendent Comments Dr. Patton stated that we will be continuing with our Virtual Flyer process. She then introduced and congratulated the college interns who were present at the Board Meeting. This is their second year interning in CCPS schools. They are at Immokalee High School, Immokalee Middle School, and Pinecrest Elementary School. She will be sitting down with the interns to discuss their experiences with them. She stated that we will be finishing up our Saturdays for Success in a couple weeks. She then thanked the community for its input regarding our Strategic Plan, and reminded everyone that there will be a Strategic Plan Workshop on Tuesday, April 2, at 4 p.m., in the Board Room. She stated that the Pre-K audit was recently comleted, and thanked Mike D'Amico, Luis Solana, and Jennifer Kincaid for their time. She also thanked Julie Sprague, who sits on that committee, representing the Board. The official report will be available in 4-6 weeks, however the exit interview was a positive one. Dr. Patton and Mr. David Stump, Deputy Superintendent, presented at the American Association of School Administrators. which is basically the National Superintendents Conference. Dr. Patton spoke at the State Senators Committee Hearing, trying to advance a bill and shared with that committee the idea of asking for greater flexibility, in order to implement some innovative ideas in the public schools. She met with the Governor and the 5 superintendents from the Alliance Committee and also had dinner at the Governor's mansion on March 18. Page 10 of 12

11 Adjournment Dr. Patton reiterated the enjoyable and informative visit to the "BYOD" Conference in Forsythe, Georgia. She gave several examples of comments made by students. She thanked Dr. Traci Kohler and her team for coordinating the events, and stated that it was a great experience that will be repeated one more time, in person, and that there will be monthly video conferencing. 38. Adjournment Mrs. Berry adjourned the meeting at 5:48 p.m. Motions: Mrs. Berry requested a motion and vote to adjourn the meeting. - PASS Vote Results Motion: Kathleen Curatolo Second: Roy Terry Barbara Berry Pat Carroll Kathleen Curatolo Julie Sprague Roy Terry *The Asterisk indicates that additional written supportive material is available in the Board Offices. IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE SCHOOL BOARD WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED, HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND, THEREFORE, MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE. THE RECORD MUST INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - The District School Board of Collier County welcomes public comment on any agenda item. You are requested to keep comments brief and concise and to avoid repetition of the remarks of others. The Board reserves the right to limit the time for public comment. Please complete a Speaker Registration Card available at the table upon entry into the Board Room. The card is to be given to the District General Counsel to ensure correct spelling of your name in the minutes. The Chair will recognize you, normally after Board discussion, and request that you Page 11 of 12

12 come to the podium and state your name for the record. Our meetings are televised live and are audio-recorded. Please Note: If interpreters are needed, please contact the Department of Communications & Community Engagement at at least three days prior to the meeting. The Board Packet, which includes backup information and recommendations for each item on the agenda is available on the district web site at For additional viewing options, please contact the Department of Communications & Community Engagement at (239) Page 12 of 12